When I look at writer’s forums online, I often get the impression
that every writer is striving for the day when they can quit their day job and
spend the whole day with their craft. I know the feeling. I’d love to wake up
around noon, write for a few hours and then meet friends for happy hours that
would turn into late night drinking sessions and dancing. It seems like a
natural goal to pursue.
But how realistic is it?
I came across this
graphic today while I was wasting time on Facebook. I don’t know if it is true
or not, but for some reason it made me happy. Maybe it validates all of us
who write and work a day job. Maybe it elegantly separates the quality of
writing from financial success. Maybe it’s a warning to any of us who think we’re
going to get rich just by being good writers. (See the Other
Benefits of Independent Publishing)
I’m sharing this with you because I’m pretty sure you have a
day job as you pursue your dreams as a writer. Congratulations. You are in very
good company.
Have fun
G
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